my old heart

Hello, my old heart. How have you been? It's been so long since I've given you away. Every day I add another stone to the wall I have built around you to keep you safe. Oh, you're not alone, don't tell me you haven't grown because you haven't loved in a while.

Hello, my old heart. How is it being locked away for so long? Don't you worry because those chains are safe. It's true you will never beat, but at least you will never break. Nothing lasts forever and nothing is meant to be. I don't understand why you are not content, I am simply protecting you from everyone. You keep telling me I will never find the answers until I set you free, but think of the radicalness of that possibility. Do not suggest extreme things.

Hello, my old heart. Why so much pain? I am sorry you have become set apart but there is no reason to join another's hand anymore. The second I let you go is the second I let emotions free, you are too self destructive. If I removed the weight that keeps you grounded you might find love again and that's the last thing you and I need. You feel too much and ignore reasoning.

Hello, my old heart. Despite everything, I want to set you free. Just give me a little more time to heal.